South Africa Imports from El Salvador

South Africa's imports from El Salvador fell to $3.36 million in 2024, down from $4.01 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 16.4% ($656,879.4) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from El Salvador were Electrical machinery and equipment ($1.76 million), Coffee, tea, mate, spices ($1.16 million), Knitted or crocheted clothing ($176,418.12).

South Africa had a trade deficit with El Salvador that narrowed to $2.55 million in 2024 from $3.31 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 23.2% ($768,181.2).
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South Africa Imports from El Salvador by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of South Africa imports from El Salvador by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1.76M 2024
2 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $1.16M 2024
3 Knitted or crocheted clothing $176,418.12 2024
4 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $101,687.51 2024
5 Footwear and parts $71,163.47 2024
6 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $28,793.88 2024
7 Plastics and plastic articles $16,743.60 2024
8 Miscellaneous edible preparations $9,699.85 2024
9 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $7,490.60 2024
10 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $6,352.56 2024
11 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $3,693.14 2024
12 Articles of iron or steel $3,001.01 2024
13 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $2,606.30 2024
14 Non-knitted clothing $2,521.09 2024
15 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $2,071.13 2024
16 Organic chemicals $677.11 2024
17 Toys, games, sports goods $638.02 2024
18 Glass and glassware $546.91 2024
19 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $283.50 2024
20 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $212.47 2024
21 Headgear $153.90 2024
22 Aluminium and aluminium articles $110.71 2024
23 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $93.73 2024
24 Wood and wood products, charcoal $30.84 2024
25 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $5.46 2024
26 Knitted or crocheted fabrics $2.73 2024
27 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $1.36 2024